[Hankyoreh 21] [What to watch on TV]

Another acting evolution of acting-dol (Idol-turned-actor)

Watching Kim Jaejoong in <Triangle>, I think about Kim Hyunjoong in KBS “Age of Feeling” and Park Yoochun in SBS <Three Days>. They are the representatives of 2nd generation of “acting-dol”. Kim Jaejoong and Park Yochun was in TVXQ, Kim Hyunjoong was in SS501. If Jung Ryeowon-Hwang Jungeum-Yoon Kyesang ect., the 1st generation of idol-turned-actors, replaced their idol image by actor image; the 2nd generation still owes to the halo of idol image. The reason why I think about Kim Hyunjoong and Park Yoochun while watching Kim Jaejoong is that, I feel that their pace this year will be a turning point in their career. These actors, who have debuted with the roles which borrowed their idol image – Prince-like characters – came back one by one with blockbusters. While Kim Hyunjoong and Park…

Kim Jaejoong’s Drama “Triangle” will be broadcasted on May 5th at 10PM KST Monday/Tuesday, you can support him by watching his drama live on MBC. To be able to watch on MBC, you need to Register first, please follow our tutorial: